Dr. Akif Khan has a doctorate in natural sciences. He is currently working as a research fellow in a university abroad. With 15+ years of experience in industry and academia in Pakistan and over 60 research publications in reputed journals, he is currently pursuing a career in nanotechnology, environmental remediation and energy storage technology.
He is also an activist and blogger and writes on contemporary issues in national dailies such as The Nation, Dawn and Express Tribune. He also blogs at Naya Daur and Hum Sub.
Beyond his academic and journalistic work, he writes about science, society, mythbusting and pseudoscience, and occasionally other topics of personal interest, describing himself not as an expert but as a humble student trying to ask better questions. Through this website he also offers consultation for industry, academia and students on career advice, alongside a compiled archive of his blogs, articles, media appearances, publications, videos and interviews.